front 1 An interactionist theorist would argue that language development can be explained entirely by either biological factors or environmental experiences. True False | back 1 False |
front 2 A clinician believes that children learn language primarily through imitation, reinforcement, and repeated exposure. Which theoretical perspective most closely aligns with this belief? Universal Grammar Cognitive Theory Behaviorist Theory Social Interactionist Theor | back 2 Behaviorist Theory |
front 3 A preschool teacher intentionally creates opportunities for peer conversation, collaborative play, and adult-child interactions because she believes language develops through social experiences. Which theory best supports her approach? Universal Grammar Behaviorist Theory Social Interactionist Theory Modularity Theory | back 3 Social Interactionist Theory |
front 4 Evidence-based practice requires clinicians to consider research evidence, clinical expertise, and client/family values when making decisions. True False | back 4 True |
front 5 Behaviorist Theory | back 5 Language is learned through reinforcement |
front 6 Universal Grammar | back 6 Children are born with innate grammatical knowledge |
front 7 Social Interactionist Theory | back 7 Language develops through social interaction |
front 8 Cognitive Theory | back 8 Cognitive development drives language development |
front 9 Imagine that two children receive identical language input. One develops language rapidly while the other develops more slowly. Which conclusion would an interactionist theorist most likely make? Language development is explained entirely by environment. Language development is explained entirely by genetics. Individual biological and environmental factors likely interact to influence outcomes. Language development cannot be studied scientifically. | back 9 Individual biological and environmental factors likely interact to influence outcomes. |